Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (Canada) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$19 | C$15 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 | C$9 | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$6 | C$5.74 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.27 | C$2.61 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.88 | C$3.53 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.25 | C$3.57 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 | C$9 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.25 | C$4.00 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.87 | C$3.05 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.75 | C$4.24 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$22 | C$16 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.56 | C$2.41 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.15 | C$2.23 | 4% |
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,780 | C$1,996 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$2,076 | C$1,244 | 67% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$120 | C$220 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,300 | C$1,346 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,418 | C$1,009 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$63 | C$119 | 47% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$56 | C$58 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$346 | C$467 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$138 | C$171 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$10 | C$13 | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$23 | C$22 | 7% |
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$78 | C$63 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$51 | C$38 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$101 | C$98 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$140 | C$100 | 39% |
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$22,124 | C$23,254 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.30 | C$1.23 | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$112 | C$67 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$30 | C$21 | 44% |
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 | C$10 | 2% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$33 | C$16 | 109% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$151 | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 | C$9 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.19 | C$4.39 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$6 | C$5.50 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.80 | C$3.15 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.98 | C$2.35 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$25 | C$17 | 49% |
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$50 | C$47 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$33 | C$26 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$253 | C$96 | 164% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$100 | C$86 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$12 | C$8 | 58% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$5.11 | C$4.75 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 | C$7 | 0% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$589 | C$544 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.50 | C$0.51 | 1% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$52 | C$51 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 | C$12 | 24% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,022 in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,700 in Kingston.